Youth First News & Events

By Jordan Nonte, MSW, LSW - February 21, 2024 There are many factors impacting sports and athletes today, including social media, cost to participate, time commitment, and hyper competitiveness. I think anyone could make the argument that…

By Hannah Gill, MSW, LSW - February 7, 2024 These days it seems like a surprising number of children and teens are under significant stress, and this is likely true for many others in our communities. Research shows that the COVID-19 pandemic…

By Krista Kirk, MSW, LSW - January 24, 2024 Navigating friendships in high school can be a daunting task for many teens. As we grow older, our brains become more complex, and with that, our friendships become more complex as well. It is…